In January 2024, Andrew and Megan lived about twenty miles apart and might as well have lived in different time zones.

Andrew, a proud Hermosa Beach loyalist by way of Philadelphia, spent most of his time at his favorite neighborhood bar, North End, conveniently located across from his bungalow on the Strand.

Megan, a South Bay native living in Brentwood, had a slightly different routine, usually involving nights at Baltaire. Naturally, their paths never crossed.

It started with one very long first date, when Andrew smartly took Megan to her favorite spots, including R+D Kitchen and Baltaire — either a great strategy or beginner's luck. Either way, it worked.

Megan introduced Andrew to the finer things in life, like fancy dinners and long walks down Montana Ave. Andrew returned the favor by introducing Megan to paddle boarding, sports bars, and the concept of spending extended time outdoors. That first summer together, they spent countless days paddle boarding in Long Beach, and Andrew brought Megan to Avalon, NJ for the week to spend time with his family.

Next thing you know, Megan knew all the words to the Eagles fight song and was a regular at American Junkie during football season, willingly doing things like snorkeling in Hawaii and getting her hair wet in the ocean. Andrew, meanwhile, learned to appreciate a proper dinner reservation, a well-made plan, and an extra cold martini.

They've supported each other, grown together, and been each other's greatest competitors, from the pickleball court to Boggle and beyond.

After Megan made the move back to the South Bay with Andrew, life together became a mix of beach walks, hosting friends, traveling, and cherishing time with family between Long Beach and Avalon on opposite coasts.

Surrounded by family (and probably a few cocktails), Andrew proposed in December. They can't wait to celebrate their marriage and this special weekend with you in October!